2019 CHF to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 CHF to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the CHF to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.9800.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0537 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0110 to the December average rate of 1.0174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0337 was down 4.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
CHF to USD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0006, compared to 1.0125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0339 USD (High: 1.0337 / Low: 0.9998). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 USD (High: 1.0186 / Low: 1.0058).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.0174) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+0.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0271 | 1.0024 | 1.0110 |
| February | 1.0046 | 0.9912 | 0.9988 |
| March | 1.0090 | 0.9892 | 1.0002 |
| April | 1.0028 | 0.9801 | 0.9915 |
| May | 0.9996 | 0.9800 | 0.9897 |
| June | 1.0286 | 0.9992 | 1.0123 |
| July | 1.0186 | 1.0058 | 1.0122 |
| August | 1.0317 | 1.0100 | 1.0220 |
| September | 1.0195 | 1.0023 | 1.0097 |
| October | 1.0166 | 1.0014 | 1.0072 |
| November | 1.0143 | 0.9997 | 1.0068 |
| December | 1.0337 | 0.9998 | 1.0174 |